ultramodernistic
Syllables
ul-tra-mo-dern-is-tic
Pronunciation
/ˌʌltrəmoʊdərˈnɪstɪk/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
ultra- + modern + -istic
Ultramodernistic is a seven-syllable adjective with primary stress on 'dern'. It's formed from the prefix 'ultra-', root 'modern', and suffix '-istic'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Extremely modern; characterized by the latest styles and ideas.
“The architect's ultramodernistic designs were controversial.”
“The gallery showcased an ultramodernistic collection of paintings.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable ('dern'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
ul — Open syllable, begins the word.. tra — Open syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. mo — Open syllable, part of the root word.. dern — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. is — Closed syllable, short vowel sound.. tic — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster and the suffix.. —
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables generally end in vowels. When a vowel is followed by a consonant, a syllable break occurs.
Consonant Cluster-Vowel (CCV)
Consonant clusters are often followed by a vowel, forming a new syllable.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables can end in a consonant if preceded by a vowel and another consonant.
- The prefix 'ultra-' could be divided as 'ul-tra', but is commonly treated as a single unit.
- The length of the word and the presence of consonant clusters contribute to its complexity.
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